Donating Securities
An easy way to give
Donating securities is one of the simplest ways to give. It’s also a smart way to avoid generating a capital gain on stocks or other securities that have risen in value.
An easy way to give
Donating securities is one of the simplest ways to give. It’s also a smart way to avoid generating a capital gain on stocks or other securities that have risen in value.
Advantages
Tax-free: When you sell appreciated shares, you generate a capital gain that is taxed at 50%. When you donate them to Mission inclusion, the capital gain is not taxable.
Simplicity: Your broker transfers the publicly traded securities to Mission inclusion’s account at the time of your choosing.
Tax receipt: You receive a tax receipt for 100% of the market value of the shares at the time of transfer.
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